Join entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry experts for a day dedicated to helping Loudoun’s business community thrive. The Launch Loudoun Small Business Summit brings together practical insights, real-world expertise, and meaningful connections to support businesses at every stage of growth.
Registration is full and the waitlist is now open.
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Featuring Keynote Speaker, Kristen Hadeed
Leadership Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Author. Kristen Hadeed believes that authentic, human leadership can change the world.
Her work has been featured in news outlets including PBS, FOX, Inc., NBC, TIME, and Forbes. Her book, Permission To Screw Up, has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. All attendees will receive a free copy of Permission To Screw Up.
SBSD Event Series: Certification Day: Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Virginia
This event series is hosted by Loudoun Economic Development's Launch Loudoun and Virginia Department of Small Business and Suppler Diversity.
Join us to receive an overview of certifications that your small business my be eligible for: SWam Certification, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Service Disabled Veterans.
Bring your laptop or tablet to participate in this learning lab.
Do you need personalized, one-on-one assistance for your small business?
Office hours provide small business owners time to sit down with our team to receive personalized advice on operations, finance, and marketing and sales.
Browse the available dates below to register for an upcoming office hour. Times are available on Wednesdays, in 45-minute slots. If you don't see a time or location that fits your schedule, please contact Alberto Fernandez or Jenn Goldman.
Join One Million Cups for two engaging events this month.
1 Million Cups (1MC) is a national, licensed entrepreneur support program that provides community connections and a peer-to-peer forum in which people can help get their business problems solved. Twice a month on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to present their business concept, startup or re-invented company to a diverse audience of advisors, business people, entrepreneurs and service providers. Presenters have 8 to 10 minutes to share their business and problem(s) they are having. Participants provide supportive feedback and help you solve your challenges.
As a small business owner, understanding how money comes into and out of your business is crucial to the long-term success and sustainability of your business. Throughout 2026, Loudoun Economic Development is offering a variety of classes in their Ashburn office, hosted by Cheryl Wiehn, that will walk you through the essential financial concepts every entrepreneur should know, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, e-commerce, financial reports and budgeting. You’ll learn how to interpret and leverage these tools to make informed decisions, avoid common financial pitfalls, and ensure the financial health of your business.
Payroll and Other Integrations
Streamline your systems and keep everything connected. From running payroll to syncing payment processors and CRMs, this class will show you how to connect the tools you use every day to your bookkeeping software. Get your tech working with you—not against you.
We recommend you bring a laptop or tablet, but it is not required.
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